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INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
Dalmeny Parish -- 3
Boatmens Houses -- 9
Burn Well -- 10
Back Braes -- 15
Bankhead -- 18
Butter Well Park -- 40
Butter Well -- 40
Bank Park -- 42
Blue Acre Park -- 45
Church (11th. Century Supposed) -- 25
Cock Hill -- 44
Crossall Hill -- 47
Dalmeny -- 21
Dickson's Craig -- 33
Dunter Hill -- 45
Easter Dalmeny -- 33
East Tofts Park -- 43
Ferry Burn -- 10
Fir Park -- 42
Girdwoods Park -- 39
Jock's Hole -- 13
Lighthouse -- 16
Long Craig Pier -- 39
Long Craig Lodge -- 39
Leuchold -- 41
Leuchold Wood -- 43
Leuchold Lodge -- 45
Moncrief Place -- 9
Manse -- 30
Mons Hill -- 44
Newhalls Cottage -- 3
Niven's Bank -- 3
Newhalls -- 5
Newhalls Inn -- 6
Newhalls Pier -- 8
Niven's Green -- 14
Newhalls Brae -- 17
New Gardens -- 31
Port Neuk -- 7
Pigeonhouse Park -- 40
Queensferry Supply Reservoir -- 11
Revel Bank -- 13
Rosshill -- 19
Rennie Hill Park -- 43
School -- 29
Stone Cross (Remains of) -- 37
Shepherds Lodge -- 45
The Long Rib -- 4
The Craigs -- 15
Waterhouse -- 12
Wester Dalmeny -- 22
West Tofts Park -- 42
Stone Coffins or Kistvaens etc. -- 3
Queensferry -- 2 |
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Parish of Dalmeny -- Sheet 3 -- No.13
At Ferryburn Stone coffins have been found in Considerable numbers and the Springfield rude
forms of burial with the remains the found shows both the nature of the productions of the
soil at that early period and the Care which the Romans took to Collect in the vicinity of
their turres or arces speculatoriae [watch towers] the bodies of the dead which had fallen in the many Conflict
that took place to acquire for the warlike invader the sovereignity of the island. Whilst on the
Subject of such remains we may mention that our friend Mr. A. Whyte of the Terrace Queensferry
to whose zeal and assiduity we have been indebted for multitudes of interesting facts as well
as for courtesy, companionship and attention, in the collection of others states that the high ground to the
east of Queensferry on which the people generally stand to see the races and other sports on the fair
day, has evidently been an ancient place of burial as several stone coffins have been found with bones and
other relics of mortality. It, too would be in the vicinity of some Roman Turris on the line of the
Vallum. And our excellent friend remembers when a boy discovering here along with others a skeleton in
admirable preservation in a very shallow grave, whose beautifully perfect teeth and part of
the bones were bartered with the Candyman for Gibraltar rock. -- The place at the Ferryburn
where the Stone Coffins were discovered is Called "Niven's Green". -- Life on Land & Water at South Queensferry, p. [21] |
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NEWHALLS COTTAGE |
Newhalls Cottage
Newhalls Cottage
Newhalls Cottage |
Charles Roxburgh Occupier
Mr. E. Johnston
Mr. Robert Broomfield |
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[situation] At the NW [North West] side of Newhalls nearly adjoining High water mark
A Neat Cottage with garden attached Situated at Newhalls. It is the residence of Charles Roxburgh Captain or Chief Pilot of the steamboat on the Queensferry; and is the property of the Trustees |
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NIVEN'S BANK |
Niven's Bank
Niven's Bank
Niven's Bank |
Mr E. Johnston
Mr A. White
Mr R. Broomfield |
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[situation] At the east end of the town of Queensferry.
A Small Steep Bank, Sloping northwards to the Turnpike Road, at the North Side of Niven's Green.
On this bank were found Some Years ago Several Stone Coffins, Human Bones, and other Remains of interment which are supposed to be the remains of persons who had fallen in some of the Numerous Skirmishes and Engagements of former days |
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STONE COFFINS OR KISTVAENS, ETC (Found Here) |
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[situation] At the east end of the town of Queensferry. A Small Steep Bank, Sloping northwards to the Turnpike Road, at the North Side of Niven's Green. On this bank were found Some Years ago Several Stone Coffins, Human Bones, and other Remains of interment which are supposed to be the remains of persons who had fallen in some of the Numerous Skirmishes and Engagements of former days |
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DALMENY (PARISH) |
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Sheet 3 -- Plan 13 -- Trace 1 -- Parish of Dalmeny |
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THE LONG RIB |
The Long Rib
The Long Rib
The Long Rib
The Long Rib |
Mr. J. McQueen
Mr. Elias Johnstone
Mr. Robert Broomfield
Mr. Charles Roxburgh |
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[situation] About 5/8 mile ENE. [East North East] of the Burgh of Queensferry
This is a low, narrow Single Ledge of Limestone projecting into L.W. [Low Water] Mark, and Visible at Very low tides beyond it.
It was formerly a very Conspicuous object; but a few years ago the greater part of the stone was removed, at which removal Mr. McQueen assisted. -- It is never Called The Long Rib Craig, -- but simply The Long Rib. |
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Sheet 3 No.13 -- Trace 2 -- Parish of Dalmeny |
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NEWHALLS |
Newhalls
Newhalls
Newhalls
Newhalls
Newhalls
Newhalls |
Mr. F. Wilson Inn
Mr. A. White Bailie Queensferry
Mr. E. Johnston Teacher Queensferry
Forrest's Co. [County] map 1817
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Co. [County] Linlithgow page 95
Fyfe's guide to Queensferry |
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[situation] About ¼ mile E by N. [East by North] of the Burgh of Queensferry.
A number of houses a ¼ mile E [East] of Queensferry and where the only Inn about the locality is situated. here the Newhalls pier extends into the Firth and is the Principal pier of the Queensferry passage across to Northferry in Fife. The houses Composing Newhalls are nearly all two stories high & Slated, in good repair with gardens attached. it belongs to different proprietors. |
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Parish of Dalmeny -- Sheet 3 No.13 -- Trace 1 |
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NEWHALLS INN |
Newhalls Inn
Newhalls Inn
Newhalls Inn
Newhalls Inn
Newhalls Inn |
Mr. F. Wilson Occupier
Title Deeds
Mr. A. White Bailie Queensferry
Mr. E. Johnston Teacher
Mr. R. Burton Teacher Dalmeny |
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[situation] Near the east end of the hamlet of Newhalls
A good substantial Stone building two stories high and kept in good repair, it bears the sign of the Roseberry Arms but is never So designated - it affords excellent accommodation for travellers, has Commodious stabling and is also a posting house here the Dunfermline, & Edinburgh couces [coaches?] receive passengers and the horses of the above coaches are stabled - It is the property of the Earl of Roseberry |
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Ph. [Parish] of Dalmeny -- Sheet 3 No.13 -- Trace 1 |
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PORT NEUK |
Port Neuk
Port Neuk
Port Neuk |
Mr. A. White Queensferry
Mr. E. Johnston Queensferry
Mr. Broomfield Queensferry |
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[situation] A few chains NE by E. [North East by East] of Newhalls.
A small Stone Pier E. [East] of Newhalls Pier was Constructed at a Cost of £587.11.11 -- it is chiefly used as a landing place for fishing boats & other small Craft -- it is by the side of a ledge of rocks that was One of the Old landing places before the New Piers were Constructed the Old Moring rings and bolts are still in the rock on the W [West] side of the modern Construction. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Dalmeny -- Sheet 3 No. 13 -- T. [Trace] 1 |
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NEWHALLS PIER |
Newhalls Pier |
Mr. F. Wilson
Mr. A. White
Mr. E. Johnston |
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[situation] At the north side of Newhalls
This Pier is Opposite Newhalls Inn and extends down to Low Water Mark it is 722 feet in length and cost £8 which was part of a Government grant and loans by different gentlemen who were appointed trustees of the Passage it is the principal Pier of the Queensferry Passage for passengers, goods & Cattle - there is a massive wall running down the Centre which affords good shelter to the Ferry steamer in strong E, or W. [East or West] winds - at the N. [North] end there is a beacon which also serves for a tide guage; at the S. [South] end is a small octagonal Lighthouse with Stationary white light. at mid distance on the wall there is a lamp Called the Main guide light, to guide the Steamer to the Pier by keeping it & the Lighthouse in line - The right of the Passage or Ferry is in the hands of trustees and is let to the highest bidder - Troops, Government Stores etc etc have free transit |
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Ph. [Parish] of Dalmeny -- S. [Sheet] 3 No.13 -- T. [Trace] 1 |
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BOATMEN'S HOUSES |
Boatmen's Houses
Boatmen's Houses
Boatmen's Houses |
Board above door
Mr. A. White
Mr. E. Johnston |
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[situation] Near the west end of Newhalls
A row of four dwelling houses two stories & slated, not in very good repair - was erected by the Trustees of the Ferry as dwellings for the Crews of the Sailing boats and were liable to be Called on at any time - they are now occupied by fishermen & laborers |
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MONCRIEF PLACE |
Moncrief Place
Moncrief Place
Moncrief Place |
Tablet in Wall
Mr. F. Wilson
Mr. A. White |
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[situation] At the west end of Newhalls
A very neat Stone house in the W. [West] end of Newhalls - it is two stories high, slated & in excellent repair there is a well kept garden in rear and a small enclosed lawn in front - it is in the hands of trustees. |
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Parish of Dalmeny -- S. [Sheet] 3 No. 13 -- T. [Trace] 1 -- 9 |
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FERRY BURN |
Ferry Burn
Ferry Burn
Ferry Burn
Ferry Burn |
Mr. P. Marshall Watchmaker
Mr. A. White
Mr. E. Johnston
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[situation] Passing E. [East] side of Niven's Green
A small stream having its source at [blank] & running in a NE [North East] direction till it arrives at the reservoir above Queensferry which it supplies for the use of the town; falls over a steep slope, forming a considerable Waterfall; passes along the E. [East] side of Niven's Green & empties itself into the Firth of Forth a little E. [East] of Queensferry |
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BURN WELL |
Burn Well
Burn Well
Burn Well |
Mr. N. Marshall
Mr. A. White
Mr. P. Marshall |
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About 9 chains E by S [East by South] of the Burgh of Queensferry.
A very fine spring, Covered over, but now choked up with rubbish & disused since the Reservoir was made, previous to which it afforded a good supply of good water |
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Parish of Dalmeny -- Sheet 3 No. 13 -- Trace 1 |
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For Information
Ferry Burn - Information from entry in volume 21 page 20 gives the source as near Newbigging -- [Situation] Running northward from the Ferry Muir & running into the Forth east side of Queensferry
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QUEENSFERRY SUPPLY RESERVOIR |
Queensferry Supply Reservoir
Queensferry Supply Reservoir
Queensferry Supply Reservoir |
Mr. A. White
Mr. E. Johnston
Mr. Robert Broomfield |
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[situation] About 9 chains South of the East end of Queensferry
A Reservoir Constructed on the Ferry Burn in the year 1817, by Archibald John, Earl of Roseberry, the then Provost of the Burgh, for the purpose of Supplying the Burgh of Queensferry with Water.
The Water is Conducted to a Waterhouse in the Back Braes, where it is Filtered and distributed thence by pipes to the Several Fountains or wells in the High Street, the principal one is in front of the Town Hall over which is the following on a Metal Plate:-
"By the Magistrates and Town Council in gratitude for the Liberality & Kindness of Archibald John, Earl of Roseberry Provost of this Burgh; to whom the Inhabitants are indebted for a Bleaching Green and this Supply of Water 1817."
then follow the Roseberry Arms beneath. |
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Sheet 3 -- Plan No.13 -- Trace1 -- Parish of Dalmeny |
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WATERHOUSE |
Waterhouse
Waterhouse
Waterhouse |
Mr. A. White
Mr. E. Johnston
Mr. R. Broomfield |
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[situation] Close to the South East boundary of the parish and burgh of Queensferry
A Small house in the "Back Braes" in which the water from the Reservoir is filtered, and thence distributed in pipes to the Several Fountains or Wells in the Burgh of Queensferry |
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Sheet 3 -- Plan No.13 -- Trace 1 -- Parish of Dalmeny |
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REVEL BANK |
Revel Bank
Revel Bank
Revel Bank |
Mr. A. White
Mr. P. Marshall
Mr. E. Johnston |
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[situation] Extending about 12 chains eastwards from Ferry Burn
This is a Steep rough slope forming one side of a ravine on the S. [South] of Nivens Green it is Covered with mixed wood a stream runs at the bottom which falls into the Ferry Burn a little N [North] of Jock's Hole |
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JOCK'S HOLE |
Jock's Hole
Jock's Hole
Jock's Hole |
Mr. W. Marshall
Mr. E. Johnston
Mr. P. Marshall |
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[situation] About 8 chains SE. by E [South East by East] of the Burgh of Queensferry
A small pool formed by being dam'd [dammed] up by stones, in the stream running at the bottom of Revel Bank & about a chain S. [South] of where it joins the Ferry Burn.
in dry seasons it used to supply the inhabitants of Queensferry with water |
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NIVEN'S GREEN |
Nivens Green
Nivens Green
Nivens Green
Nivens Green
Nivens Green |
Mr. A. White
Mr. E. Johnston
Mr. P. Marshall
Mr. W. Marshall
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[situation] At the South Side of Nivens Bank
A rough uneven piece of ground at the West end of Queensferry, whi [which] derives its name from a farm stea [steading] that stood here but was demolished some Years since by the Earl of Roseberry whose property it is -- In the N [North] side there is a steep Cutting rising abruptly above the road Way in which a number of human bones and a Stone Coffin have been found, but whether it was a grave Yard or the scene of a battle is not known nor is there any traditions existing respecting it. |
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THE CRAIGS |
The Craigs
The Craigs
The Craigs
The Craigs |
Mr. P. Marshall
Mr. W. Marshall
Mr. A. White
Mr. E. Johnston |
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[situation] At the north side the east end of Queensferry
A large mass of rock on the N.E. [North East] side of Queensferry, sloping down from High Water Mark, the E & W. [East & West] sides are nearly perpendicular & the boundary of the Borough Crosses it - it is also one of the old landing places - The Borough boundary passes over this rock |
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BACK BRAES |
Back Braes
Back Braes
Back Braes
Back Braes |
Mr. W. Marshall
Mr. A. White
Mr. E. Johnston
Fyfes Summer Life at Queensferry |
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[situation] Along the South Side of the Burgh of Queensferry.
A steep slope that rises to a Considerable height, rising abruptly and Overlooking the town, although not a common it serves as a public play ground for the children - from the summit there is a very Commanding view of the Firth of Forth the opposite shores & hills of Fife & some parts of the adjacent Counties |
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Parish of Dalmeny -- Sheet 3. No. 13 -- Trace 1 |
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LIGHTHOUSE |
Light House |
Mr. F. Wilson
Mr. A. White
Mr. W. Marshall |
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[situation]On the south end of Newhalls Pier.
A small octagonal towe [tower] on the S. [South] end of Newhalls Pier Surmounted by a glass lante [lantern] in which is the light, stationary white - in Connection with the lighthouse there was a bell which was rung and and an iron trumpet which was sounded in time of fogs. the trumpet was atta [attached] to machinery which is now useless. |
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NEWHALLS BRAE |
Newhalls Brae
Newhalls Brae
Newhalls Brae |
Mr. W. Graham Bankhead
Mr. A. Mason Queensferry
Mr. Marshal |
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[situation] From about 4 chains to about 24 chains ESE [East South East] of Newhalls.
This name Applies to a part of the road leading out of Queensferry to Edinburgh it is steep & part of it is a Cutting - it extends from Newhalls to the Check near Bankhead |
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BANKHEAD |
Bankhead
Bankhead
Bankhead
Bankhead |
Mr. James Graham occupier
Mr. R. Burton
Johnston's County Map
Forrest's Co. [County] map 1817 |
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[situation] About 25 chains ESE [East South East] of Newhalls
A well built & Comfortable house two stories high & slated - it stands high ground & Commands an extensive view of the County of Fife & the Firth of Forth - the out offices are extensive & in good repair - The farms Consists of 130 Acres and is the property of the Earl of Roseberry |
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ROSSHILL |
Rosehill
Rosehill
Rosshill
Rosshill
Rosshill
Rosshill
Rosshill |
Mr D Roberts Queensferry
Mr Allan Smith Queensferry
Forrest's Co. [County] map 1817
Mrs. Trotter occupier
Mr. James Graham Bankhead
R. Broomfield Queensferry
Andrew Walker Gamekeeper |
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[situation] About 16 chains SSE [South South East] of Newhalls
A neat villa two Stories high, with offices attached, & all in good repair and Slated - there are also a good garden and a few acres of land attached - It is the property of the Earl of Roseberry, and tenanted by Mrss. Trotter. |
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DALMENY |
Dalmeny
Dalmeny
Dalmeny |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Muir Dalmeny
Mr. R. Burton Teacher Dalmeny
Forrest's Co. [County] map 1817 |
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[situation] About a mile SE by E [South East by East] of the Burgh of Queensferry
A small but very neat Village or Hamlet standing on an eminence about a mile S.E. [South East] of Queensferry - It Consists of about a score of dwellings and are with two or three exceptions One Story high and in good repair - inhabited chiefly by laborers on the adjoining farms - unlike most villages in Scotland which are closely built, the dwellings are separated by a broad level green which gives it a very rural appearance - It contains also the Parish Manse & School House, and the church which is an object of interest & great Antiquity - There [continued on following page] |
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DALMENY |
Dalmeny
Dalmeny
Dalmeny |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Muir Dalmeny
Mr. R. Burton Teacher Dalmeny
Forrest's Co. [County] map 1817 |
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WESTER DALMENY |
Wester Dalmeny
Wester Dalmeny
Wester Dalmeny |
Mr. J. Morrison occupier
Mr. J. Dudgeon Easter Dalmeny
Mr. R. Burton Teacher Dalmeny |
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[situation] At the west side of the village of Dalmeny.
A handsome dressed stone building two stories & erected in 1828 there is a well kept garden attached and the Outbuilding which are a little east of the dwelling are extensive, commodious & in good repair to which is attached a thrashing mill having 5 Sides The farms consists of 290 statute acres and is the property of the Earl of Roseberry - [initialled W McK] |
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Dalmeny Church
"From the Style of its architecture which is Anglo Norman and from its striking
resemblance to the church of Narcoide near Carlisle which was built before the time
of William the Conqueror but which is greatly its inferior in point of embellishment we
cannot err in referring it at the latest to the tenth or eleventh centuries" etc. -- New stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Co. [County] Linlithgow, page 102
"The age of the church as a temple church could by no means exceed 700 years but it is said
Strikingly to resemble the Saxon church of Warthwick near Carlisle which bears a date
undoubtedly to the Conquest". -- Life on Land and Water at Queensferry by Fyfe
"It was a parsonage during the 12th. century. It continued to belong to the monks of Jedburgh
till the Reformation dissolved the ancient connection. The Monks meantime enjoyed the revenues
of the rectory while the cure was served by a vicar. Before that epoch there were several
altars in the church with appropriate revenues. There was an altar dedicated to St. Cuthbert
and another to St. Brigid." -- Chalmers Caledonia
At the door of the church there is a Stone Coffin of large dimensions Cut from a single
block of Stone and Covered both on the lid and sides with hieroglyphics which cannot be
now deciphered. It was found near to its present position in digging a grave belonging to the
Stewarts of Craigie but nothing can be traced of its origin. -- New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Of Co. [County] Linlithgow p. 102. |
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DALMENY CHURCH (Ancient) |
Dalmeny Church
Dalmeny Church
Dalmeny Church |
Summer Life on Land & Water by W. W. Fife
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Muir Incumbent
Mr. R Burton Teacher Dalmeny |
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[situation] In the village of Dalmeny
This church is One of the most venerable and perfect specimens of Ecclesiastical architecture in Scotland - It is of the purest Norman Style; and Consists of a simple quadrangular building without aisles or transepts; excepting on the north where is a modern projection resembling a transept which is now used as a Mausoleum by the family of Roseberry - The windows are all in the Norman Style of Arch with Zig - Zag mouldings and in excellent preservation; attempts at their renewal have Consistently been made but bear evident indications of a less
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Parish of Dalmeny -- Sheet 3 No. 13 -- Trace 5
Note - From the remarkable style of this building
and from its being so generally advanced for its antiquity
as the most moderate opinion of antiquaries give
it at least a date as early as the eleventh century
It may therefore with propriety be written on plan
with the supposed date as above. This is publishing
no more than the truth of what is Known in the
locality & elsewhere concerning it
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DALMENY CHURCH |
Dalmeny Church
Dalmeny Church
Dalmeny Church |
Summer Life on Land & Water by W. W. Fife
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Muir Incumbent
Mr. R Burton Teacher Dalmeny |
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delicate chisel than that which produced the original - A rich moulding of Oak leaves and branch runs round the building at mid height and under the eaves is a row of Carved heads exhibiting the most grotesq [grotesque] expressions & forms - The Principal on the South is highly ornamented, it is supported on two pillars with Norman Capitals - Above the door are two semicircular rows of Sculptured figures of heads and animals, strangely intermingled and bear some resemblance to the Signs of the Zodiac - Higher up above the door is an arcade of Norman Arches interlacing with each other and suggesting the origin of the Gothic Arch. This Arcade is still in good preservation & surmounted by a row of grotesque Corbels - The interior of the church is in excellent preservation - being both extremely simple and Yet massive. At the eastern end is the chancel in the form usually designated an Apse; it is a semicircular Arc bending outwards & Canopied by a groin [groining] Arch whose ribs are decorated with Zig Zag Carving or tooth work and the spring of the Arches are decorated with grotesque heads - The Chancel is much lower than the rest of the church which gives a fine effect to its perspective appearance from the West end - The Arching from about the Centre to the eastern end is of stone & bears undoubted evidence of its being the origal [original] groining - In front of the Church door is an ancient Stone Coffin about 7 feet long by 20 inches in height, which was taken up from the South Wall near the door - about 30 Years since; the interior is hollwed with a Circular aperture for [continued on page 27] |
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head and so as to fit to a body like an Egyptian Mummy - At the head & foot are the lion rampant
and passant, and along the right side at the base are traceable the indications of twelve pairs of
feet, supposed to represent the twelve Apostles - when discovered it was surmounted by a lid that
[is presumed] to have been richly Carved - It is supposed to have belonged to the now extinct family of
Stewart of Craigie Hall - of the history or date of erection of Dalmeny church little is known,
It is supposed to have been a Temple Church and erected in the 10th or 11th Century - Referenced is made
to it in Chalmers' Caledonia - "There is a charter of Waldere, the Earl of Dunbar, from 1166 to 1182, to the
Monks of Dunfermline, which was witnessed by Helia de Dundas and Robert Avenel, the Parson
of Dumanie - During the reign of William or Alexander II, the church of this Parish was granted
[to] the monks of Jedworth and was confirmed by the Diocesan - The church would thus appear
[to] have been a Parsonage and the tithes drawn by the monks of Jedburgh till the time of the
Reformation - During the fifteenth Century the tithes seem to have been leased to the holders of land,
as in May 1471 the Lords Auditors appointed a day to the Lairds of Dundas, Barnbougle & Cragie
[to] prove that Robert late Lord Boyde, had a sufficient lease from the Abbot of Jedworth of the
tithes of this Church" - Another object of interest must here be mentioned in connexion
with this venerable structure which is the bell that was suspended in the small belfry on
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the west end of the building - it was sold about 24 Years ago, being considered too weak [in]
tone for its situation - it is now Cambleton Church, Mull of Galloway & bears the following
latin inscriptions on its sides - "Anno Domini Milleserus quadringente Simo Octuage Simo
Octavo 1488 - S: M: Ilya. of H: To Lord of Tor: Cam: M R: fierae fecit" - This inscription was
was Copied by a Mr. Binning in 1755 and is entered in the Parish Register -
The Patron of the living is the Earl of Roseberry and the present incumbent
is the Revd. [Reverend] H. Muir whose stipend is paid from land and regulated by the feurs [feuars]
price of grain - The Church Contains sittings for about 350 - There is a grave
Yard attached to the Church and it Contains Some very old Richly Carved
tombs but mostly without dates - The earliest date to be found is 1607
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School
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Revd. [Reverend] H. Muir Dalmeny
Mr. R. Burton Teacher |
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[situation] In the village of Dalmeny.
The present school house, which is a small rectangular building was erected in 1821 & founded by statute in 1696 - The interior is plain with desks ranged round the walls - It is supported by lands set aside for that purpose & a mortification of £369, by the late Lady Semple, a member of the Roseberry family - The Statutory Salary is £34. 4. 4½ The average attendance is 50 boys & 25 girls - The branches taught are English, Grammar, Geography, Mathematics - Latin & Greek - The teacher is Mr. R. Burton occupying a handsome dwelling (free) joining the school - |
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Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Muir Incumbent
Mr. R. Burton Teacher Dalmeny |
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[situation] At the north Side of the viullage of Dalmeny
A very neat Stone edifice two stories high and slated - There is a small but very Ornamental piece of ground in front and [a] well kept garden in rere It is Church Property a [and] occupied by the Revd. [Reverend] H. Mu [Muir] present incumbent of Dalmeny |
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New Garden
New Garden
New Garden
New Gardens
New Gardens
New Gardens
New Gardens |
Mr. Gilchrist occupier
Johnsons Map of Linlithgowshire
Forrests Co. [County] Map 1817
Revd. [Reverend] H Muir
Mr. R. Burton Teacher
Mr. J. Graham Bankhead |
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[situation] About 35 chains E by S [East by South] of the Burgh of Queensferry
A very neat dwellng house with semi-octagonal & Circular projections - it is two stories high but long & low, and the Appartments are lighted by turret windows in the roof - there is a small piece of ground & a large garden attached - it is the property of the Earl of Roseberry |
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DICKSON'S CRAIG |
Dickson's Craig
Dickson's Craig
Dickson's Craig |
Mr. A. Mason Queensferry
Mr. J. Burton Teacher Dalmeny
James Tenant Foreman Easter Dalmeny |
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[situation] 13 chains E [East] of Easter Dalmeny
A rugged, precipitous rocky slope in a wood on South of the Edinburgh & Queensferry road about a mile from the latter - the rock is Whinstone and a part is Converted into a quarry for repairing the roads etc |
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Easter Dalmeny
Easter Dalmeny
Easter Dalmeny |
Mr. James Dudgeon Occupier
Mr. Burton Teacher Dalmeny
Mr. Morrison Wester Dalmeny |
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[situation] About 26 chains E by N. [East by North] of the village of Dalmeny
A large farmstead Consisting of an excellent dwelling house two Stories high & slated, attached to it are extensive Outbuildings with a Thrashing Mill worked by steam, the engine is a very fine portable one of eight horse power - There is a small portion of Ornamental ground & garden attached to the dwelling - The farm Consists of 230 Acres & is the property of Lord Roseberry |
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STONE CROSS |
Stone Cross
Srone Cross
Stone Cross |
Summer Life on Land & Water by W. W. Fyfe
Mr A Mason Queensferry
Mr. R. Burton Teacher Dalmeny |
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[situation] About 16 chains NNW [North North West] of Easter Dalmeny.
This is the remains of an Ancient Stone Cross that once formed an object of devotional interest to the devotees of a former age journeying to the Shrine of St Margaret at Dunfermline - It occupies a very prominent place on Crossall Hill being placed on a high projecting ledge of rock rising nearly perpendicular from the roadway; Its appearance is very ancient and it Consists of an octagonal pedestal and about 18 inches of the shaft, loose in the socket, It has been attached to a square slab of dressed stone for preservation by the Earl of Roseberry |
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LONG CRAIG PIER |
Long Craig Pier
Long Craig Pier |
Mr. Chesser Long Green
Fyffes Life on land & Water at Queensferry |
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[situation] About 66 chains ENE [East North East] of the Burgh of Queensferry.-
A well constructed Stone pier for the use of the Ferry passage between South & north Queensferry Small Steam boats can come in here at low water. |
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LONG CRAIG LODGE |
Long Craig Lodge
Long Craig Lodge |
Mr. Chesser
Earl of Roseberry |
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[situation] About 3 chains east of Long Craig Pier
A porters lodge in Dalmeny Park near Long Craig Pier at a private entrance to the demesne |
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GIRDWOODS PARK |
Girdwood's Park
Girdwood's Park |
Mr. Chesser
Earl of Roseberry |
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[situation] In the NW [North West] corner of Dalmeny Park
A large park in Dalmeny Park let on lease as part of Bankhead farm |
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BUTTER WELL |
Butter Well
Butter Well |
Mr. Chesser
Earl of Roseberry |
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[situation] About 3½ chains north of Leuchold Lodge.
A well of excellent water in a wood at the SE [South East] side of Butter Well Park |
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Butter Well Park
Butter Well Park |
Mr. Chesser
Earl of Roseberry |
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[situation] In the NW, [North West] corner of Dalmeny Park
An arable park in Dalmeny Park part of the farm of Bankhead. |
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Pigeonhouse Park
Pigeonhouse Park |
Mr. Chesser
Earl of Roseberry |
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[situation] In the north western part of Dalmeny Park
A park at the no [north] side of Leuchold in Dalmeny Park in the pro [proprietor's] own occupation |
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Leuchold
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Earl of Roseberry |
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[situation] About 1½ miles E by N [East by North] of the Burgh of Queensferrry
A good house 3 storeys high with offices garden etc. attached The property of the Earl of Roseberry and the residence of his Lordship's Factor or Land Agent. There was formerly a small estate of this name and possessed by the family of Dunbar of which the present house was the mansion but it subsequently became the property of the Earl of Roseberry |
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Fir Park
Fir Park |
Mr. Chesser Long Green
Earl of Roseberry |
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[situation] East side of Leuchold
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Bank Park
Bank Park |
Mr. Chesser
Earl of Roseberry |
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[situation] South Side of Fir Park.
A large arable p [Park] in Dalmeny Park wh [which] is let on lease as p [part] of Easter Dalmeny fa [farm] |
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West Tofts Park
West Tofts Park |
Mr. Chesser
Earl of Roseberry |
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[situation] In the N. [North] Western portion of Dalmeny Park.
A large park in Dal [Dalmeny] Park let yearly as a g [grass] park |
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Mons Hill
Mons Hill |
Mr. Chesser Long Green
Earl of Roseberry |
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[situation] In the N. [North] Western portion of Dalmeny Park
A large hill of considerable elevation higher parts of which is Covered with wood and on its summit is a 12 inch Trig [Trigonometrical] Station. The Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Observatory is still preserved on its top. |
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LEUCHOLD LODGE |
Leuchold Lodge
Leuchold Lodge |
Mr. Chesser Long Green
Earl of Roseberry |
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[situation] About ¾ mile NE by N. [North East by North] of the village of Dalmeny.
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SHEPHERDS LODGE |
Shepherd's Lodge
Shepherd's Lodge |
Mr. Chesser
Earl of Roseberry |
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[situation] About 17 chains E by N. [East by North] of Easter Dalmeny
A porter's lodge at the end of an avenue leading through Dalmeny Park |
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DUNTER HILL |
Dunter Hill
Dunter Hill |
Mr. Chester
Earl of Roseberry |
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[situation] At the North Side of Blue Acre Park
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Blue Acre Park
Blue Acre Park |
Mr. Chester
Earl of Roseberry |
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[situation] In the north western portion of Dalmeny Park.
A large irregularly shaped park in Dalmeny Park let yearly as gras park |
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Crosshall Hill
Crosshall Hill |
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Earl of Roseberry |
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[situation] West Side of West Tofts Park
A small hill or elevated ground which is partly cut through the higher part to remove the declivity in the road which here passes to Queensferry. On the southern side of the road on the highest part of the hill is the remains of an ancient cross which consists only of the pedestal and a short part of the shaft placed in a socket which is protected by a small enclosure. |
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